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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1912
Page
5
In Richland Iowa unknown burglars entered the Lentz and Gump department store, blew the safe, and stole about 200 dollars in cash plus checks. A cold chisel and hatchet were found nearby, taken from a coal dealer's office. County and city officers, with Sheriff Campbell, pursue leads with cooperation from Keokuk County.
Chicago announces Standard Oil will stop selling unrefined fuel oil after November 1. Refining increases profits and 50 percent more output is expected in several products. Major users like International Harvester and Milwaukee steel plants anticipate price shifts and equipment changes. An ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills from L S Bradshaw & Co.
The coming season favors velvet in various forms from embossed brocades on chiffon to taupe velvet gowns. Black velvets and white satin accents dominate, with protective fur trims and Medici collars shaping coats and frocks. Jackets stay knee-length, sleeves trend long and tight or softly full, while crepe textures and charmeuse remain versatile for street and evening wear. Florence Fairbanks.
Official figures from the Department of Commerce and Labor show American moving picture films dominate world trade. In the year ending June 30 1912 the United States exported 80 million feet worth 6.8 million dollars and imported 14 million feet worth 825 thousand dollars. Two thirds of exports are unexposed ready for local filming. Imports are almost all exposed views shot abroad for use in the United States.
Mr and Mrs D C Bradley of Centerville were guests of relatives yesterday.
An October 23 report outlines voting plans across the United States for president and congress, with governors and other state offices on ballots in many states. It notes party tickets from Republicans, Democrats, and third parties, plus socialist and prohibitionist candidates and proposed amendments in several states.
A discussion on female nerves links headaches and backaches to disorder in the womb. Dr. Pierce promotes his Favorite Prescription as a rational, alcohol free remedy for women’s sexual organs and related ailments, with patient testimonial from Mrs. Lina B. Wawnkins. It also advertises Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for liver issues.
The piece notes the contest over whether Guthrie or Oklahoma City will be state capital. It explains statewide elections will name many state legislatures and contributes to the broader federal scene as 33 U.S. Senate seats are up for election, with 18 Republican and 13 Democrat incumbents, plus two vacancies from Hughes and Lorimer.
New York reports waves of fan letters and flowers from women calling Becker a hero after his murder conviction of Rosenthal. Becker’s appeal is being perfected but he remains at Sing Sing for at least one year. gunmen slated for trial fear a conviction.
Denver, Oct. 26. A Denver women's club plan to host dances for working girls to curb dance hall evils backfired as surveys show many working girls refuse to attend. They deem their own dances more refined and mock club efforts, with store girl Etta Larson condemning ragging dances and the club initiative.
Mrs T A Town of Wa tertown South Carolina recommends Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for her four children and for a severe grippe attack. She notes reliable good results and urges trust in the product sold by L S Bradshaw & Co.
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